Hurricanes At Panthers

Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster outlets and the Office Depot Center box office.

Save on tickets: Fans who donate a non-perishable item to benefit those affected by Hurricane Isabel can buy a $25 ticket for $10.

About the Hurricanes: This is the first of six preseason games in eight days for Carolina, the worst team in the NHL last season. Eric Staal, the No. 2 pick in June's draft, won't play, nor will Ron Francis, Jeff O'Neill or Bret Hedican.